Monthly Rent Report
Santa Monica Rent Report — March 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 90403, Los Angeles, from 960 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Santa Monica was $3,295 in March 2025, up 6.5% (+$200) from February 2025 and up 24.3% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,895 and $3,710. That puts Santa Monica $1,195 above the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,100. The month's figures are based on 960 listings across 10 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. February 2025 | Vs. March 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,725 | −$70 (-3.9%) | −$270 (-13.5%) | $1,613 – $1,838 | 2 |
| Studio | $2,498 | +$703 (+39.2%) | +$503 (+25.2%) | $2,000 – $2,995 | 88 |
| 1BR | $3,295 | +$200 (+6.5%) | +$645 (+24.3%) | $2,895 – $3,710 | 427 |
| 1BR | $2,450 | −$645 (-20.8%) | −$200 (-7.5%) | $2,450 – $2,850 | 3 |
| 2BR | $3,975 | +$280 (+7.6%) | +$180 (+4.7%) | $3,500 – $4,999 | 363 |
| 2BR | $3,495 | −$200 (-5.4%) | −$300 (-7.9%) | $3,395 – $3,595 | 2 |
| 3BR | $5,685 | +$685 (+13.7%) | +$185 (+3.4%) | $4,995 – $5,995 | 71 |
| 3BR | $4,011 | −$989 (-19.8%) | −$1,489 (-27.1%) | $3,988 – $4,034 | 2 |
| 4BR | $12,000 | +$5,000 (+71.4%) | +$3,000 (+33.3%) | $12,000 – $12,000 | 1 |
| 4BR | $12,000 | +$5,000 (+71.4%) | +$3,000 (+33.3%) | $12,000 – $12,000 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in March 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Santa Monica vs. Los Angeles — March 2025
| Bedrooms | Santa Monica Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,725 | $1,750 | −$25 (-1.4%) |
| Studio | $2,498 | $1,750 | +$748 (+42.7%) |
| 1BR | $3,295 | $2,100 | +$1,195 (+56.9%) |
| 1BR | $2,450 | $2,100 | +$350 (+16.7%) |
| 2BR | $3,975 | $2,845 | +$1,130 (+39.7%) |
| 2BR | $3,495 | $2,845 | +$650 (+22.8%) |
| 3BR | $5,685 | $4,100 | +$1,585 (+38.7%) |
| 3BR | $4,011 | $4,100 | −$89 (-2.2%) |
| 4BR | $12,000 | $5,259 | +$6,741 (+128.2%) |
| 4BR | $12,000 | $5,259 | +$6,741 (+128.2%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 142 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in March 2025.